Convalmore: The Scottish Bluebell

Convalmore was founded in 1894 by well known-whisky man and local Peter Dawson. Situated just outside Dufftown, the distillery got its name from the neighbouring Conval hills. The brand’s iconic floral motif was inspired by Scotland’ native flower, the Bluebell which blooms across the Speyside region in Springtime. Convalmore was conveniently linked with railways and soon became in demand by Glasgow merchants, known for its smooth character. James Buchanan bought Convalmore in 1906 but after a fire broke out a few years later, the distillery had to be rebuilt. Buchanan experimented with patent stills for a few years before turning back to traditional pot stills for better ageing. In 1985, Convalmore officially closed its doors and production ceased. While the distillery may not open again, its fiery past continues on through its coveted bottlings, still available for purchase today.